Afghanistan Defeats Ireland by 92 Runs in Second ODI
Summary
Afghanistan defeated Ireland by 92 runs in the second ODI after posting 299 and bowling Ireland out for 207 in a rain-reduced match. Rashid Khan starred with 6 for 34 as Afghanistan took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Key Points
- Afghanistan scored 299 after being put in to bat, led by Ibrahim Zadran's 84 and a 116-run partnership with Sadullah Atal.
- Rashid Khan took 6 wickets for 34 runs, his third six-wicket haul in ODI cricket.
- Ireland were bowled out for 207, with Kadeem Carmichael top-scoring with 62.
- The match was reduced to 47 overs because of rain and a wet outfield.
